Parashat Vaetchanan

Primo Levi's poem gives us new insights into the Shema.

The Torah requires us to eat and live healthfully and responsibly.

On the brink of entering the Promised Land, Moses reminds the people that being fewer in numbers is no reason to shirk responsibilities.

Moses' final speeches highlight the importance of giving our children transformative Jewish experiences.

Moses as a model of one who seeks greater understanding

Doing what is "right and good" in the eyes of God means promoting the values of the Torah beyond the explicit laws.

Although beliefs matter most regarding God, our actions matter most regarding our fellow people.

Moses stresses to the Israelites the importance of keeping God's commandments when they enter the land of Israel; Moses repeats the 10 Commandments and utters the Shema and V'ahavta.

Although relationships between parents and children are complex, our honor for our parents should remain unwavering.

How does the concept of the uniqueness and choseness of the Jewish people inform our relationship with God and with non-Jews?